A variety of updates are in store for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

The SUV is available in nine different trim levels with four different engine choices. SE, HSE, and HSE Dynamic trims use a supercharged, 3.0-liter V6 engine with varying power outputs depending on trim, while SE Td6 and HSE Td6 trims feature a turbocharged, 3.0-liter diesel V6 engine. The range-topping trim levels – Supercharged Dynamic, Autobiography, and SVR – all employ a 5.0-liter V8 engine.

A fresh and efficient driveline also makes its way into the Range Rover Sport lineup for the 2019 model year. The new Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400E uses a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor, which combined generates a total output of 398 horsepower and 472 lb.-ft. of torque.

Land Rover offers a Driver Assist package for the 2019 Range Rover Sport, which includes technology found in the Drive Pro and Park Pro packages. Systems including adaptive cruise control with steering assist, high-speed emergency braking, blind-spot assist, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, automated parking assistance, parking cameras with 360-degree view, and others are part of the package.

A Wade Sensing system is newly standard equipment for the 2019 Range Rover Sport. Sensors on the bottom of the vehicle and the door mirrors provide the driver with real-time information regarding wading depth, and how close the vehicle is to its maximum wading capabilities. The system also can detect deeper water, the vehicle’s position in the body of water, and also whether or not deeper water is ahead.

Changes to the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:

New plug-in hybrid drivetrain with 31 miles of full-electric range

New Wade Sensing system

New Driver Assist Pack adds additional driver-assist features

New Loire Blue exterior paint color

What We Think

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport presents a compelling alternative for those who want its larger sibling, the 2019 Range Rover, but do not want to splurge for its hefty price tag. After all, the Range Rover Sport offers many of the same capabilities and technology as the Range Rover. But while “affordable” isn’t quite how one would describe this SUV, it is undeniably classy, powerful, and proficient.